GA Series Gospel
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 10:55 pm
Here are some pictures and info on the mid-60s Mark I Gospel I inherited a while back. After a lot of reading online -- mostly here and Sarah93003's awesome Celebrity site -- I "think" I've cobbled together a few facts on my guitar. Hopefully some of the more knowledgeable folks can correct my mistakes and fill in the blanks:
Serial No. GA-021
This one intrigues me being so close to Semie's Blue Gospel (GA-009). Maybe it was made around the same time? I haven't come across any other examples from the GA Series online but maybe someone knows more about them.
It was made between 1967-68:
- Pickups have "Circle R" after Mosrite (added in 1966)
- Tremolo has patent number (not issued until March 1, 1966)
- Knobs have "M" on top but not "V" and "T" (removed in 1967)
- No Celebrities were produced 1969-1972 and the second gens produced 1972-74 had very different features than the mid-60s models
The bridge has been replaced (obviously not the original roller bridge)
I've seen a few mid-60s Gospels on eBay and the listing prices seem to range from about $1,500 to $4,000. Not sure how much impact being a GA Series guitar or having the replacement bridge would have on the value.
Anyway that's about what I know so far. See below for some pictures (hoping I posted them correctly). All feedback appreciated. Also if anyone knows the best way to polish the oxidation off the tuning keys I'd love to hear about it.
Thanks!
DJams
01 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
02 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
03 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
04 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
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06 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
08 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
09 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
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16 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
17 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
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20 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
21 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
22 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
23 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
Serial No. GA-021
This one intrigues me being so close to Semie's Blue Gospel (GA-009). Maybe it was made around the same time? I haven't come across any other examples from the GA Series online but maybe someone knows more about them.
It was made between 1967-68:
- Pickups have "Circle R" after Mosrite (added in 1966)
- Tremolo has patent number (not issued until March 1, 1966)
- Knobs have "M" on top but not "V" and "T" (removed in 1967)
- No Celebrities were produced 1969-1972 and the second gens produced 1972-74 had very different features than the mid-60s models
The bridge has been replaced (obviously not the original roller bridge)
I've seen a few mid-60s Gospels on eBay and the listing prices seem to range from about $1,500 to $4,000. Not sure how much impact being a GA Series guitar or having the replacement bridge would have on the value.
Anyway that's about what I know so far. See below for some pictures (hoping I posted them correctly). All feedback appreciated. Also if anyone knows the best way to polish the oxidation off the tuning keys I'd love to hear about it.
Thanks!
DJams
01 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
02 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
03 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
04 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
05 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
06 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
08 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
09 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
15 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
16 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
17 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
19 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
20 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
21 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
22 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]
23 by DustinJamesMusic, on Flickr[/img]